Hair Ties and Broken Pencils
A married couple of 30 years shares the raw, real ups and downs of life and love; set against the bold backdrop of the tattoo world they've weathered together.
Episodes
In this episode of Hair Ties and Broken Pencils, Pete and Yesenia open up about their very different upbringings; two childhoods shaped by unique challenges, family dynamics, and unspoken trauma. They explore how those early experiences continue to echo into adulthood, influencing how they love, parent, and heal. Through honest reflection and raw conversation, they show that even when the roads are different, the growth, understand...
On this episode of Hair Ties and Broken Pencils, Yesenia flips the script and puts Pete in the hot seat for a deep dive into his world of tattooing. From how the industry has evolved over the years to current trends and timeless techniques, Pete opens up about the path he’s carved and the lessons learned along the way. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just curious about the life behind the ink, this one’s packed with honest refl...
In this deeply personal episode, Pete and Yesenia open up about the recent loss of their beloved dog of 14 years; a loyal companion whose presence shaped their family. As they navigate the grief, the conversation shifts into a raw and honest reflection on trust, distance, and unwavering support in their relationship. Yesenia shares what it means to stand beside a partner chasing big dreams, even when it means shouldering the weight...
In this episode, Pete and Yesenia sit down with longtime friends, and fellow tattooers, Celina and Eric Ward, owners of West Texas Tattoo. Married for 20 years and still full of surprises, Celina and Eric answer some candid questions that take the conversation to funny, unfiltered, and occasionally graphic places. It’s a wild ride full of laughs, honesty, and a side of the tattoo world you haven’t heard before.
This time, the F word stands for fun. Pete and Yesenia switch things up with a lighter episode, surprising each other with a mix of random, unfiltered questions. No heavy topics; just laughs, unexpected answers, and a chance to catch their breath. It’s real; it’s unrehearsed.
In this follow-up to their conversation on forgiveness, Pete and Yesenia open up even more. This episode gets personal and emotional as they talk through what forgiveness has really looked like in their relationship; the hard moments, the misunderstandings, and the growth that’s come with it. It’s not always easy, but it’s real.
In this episode, Pete and Yesenia dive into one of the hardest, but most necessary parts of any long-term relationship: forgiveness. They reflect on moments that tested their patience, trust, and love, and how learning to truly forgive (and be forgiven) helped them grow stronger as partners, parents, and people. It's raw, reflective, and full of hard-earned wisdom.
In this episode, Check Your Ego, Pete and Yesenia unpack the quiet (and not-so-quiet) ways ego shows up in career, their marriage, and everyday life. What starts as a conversation about others slowly turns inward as they reflect on how perhaps ego has shaped their own choices ...and even discover they might have one, too. It’s honest, eye-opening, and completely real.
In this episode, Picking Up The Slack, Pete and Yesenia open up about how they balanced the weight of parenting and providing; Yesenia focused on raising their son while Pete poured everything into tattooing to support the family. Though they hoped to have their son join the conversation, his absence turns the spotlight on their journey through parenthood, the sacrifices they made, and the strength it took to hold it all together.
In Episode 2, Pete and Yesenia take a deeper dive into their past as they share how Pete got his start in tattooing and how his passion for the craft impacted their marriage. They also unpack the meaning behind their show’s title, Hair Ties and Broken Pencils, and explain how a simple phrase captures the ride they’ve been on together.
In their first episode, this longtime couple opens up about 30 years of marriage, chasing dreams from El Paso to San Diego and back again, and the highs and lows they've faced together; both in life and in the tattoo world.
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